Chronic Pain therapists in Fort Walton Beach, Florida FL
Chronic Pain or Illness
Michelle Lake
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LMHC, LCPC
Find solace and support on your journey with chronic pain or illness through specialized counseling tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll explore coping strategies, develop resilience, and cultivate a sense of empowerment in navigating life's challenges. Whether you're struggling with managing symptoms, coping with the impact on your daily life, or seeking ways to improve your overall well-being, I provide a compassionate and understanding space to explore and heal.
11 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Alan Brandis, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist
Typically, Chronic Pain Syndrome patients come to see a psychologist after being seen by a number of other health professionals to no avail, including internal medicine physicians, orthopedists, surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, physical therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, emergency room doctors (for late-night injections of powerful pain killing drugs) and others. Typically, a Chronic Pain evaluation consists of several approaches to discovering which factors play the largest role in maintaining the pain. We ask patients to keep a Pain Diary for a week or two, which helps us pinpoint which activities or emotional states are related to an increase in pain level. This also helps us observe how they are actually taking their medications. We may also perform psychological testing to determine any underlying causes of depression or anxiety which should be treated in addition to the Chronic Pain and which could be helping to maintain it. At least one Family Session is held to explore whether there have been unconscious payoffs within the family for being in pain.
34 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Michelle Peacock
Psychologist, PhD
Chronic pain or illness can impact every aspect of your life. In addition to CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, biofeedback can provide relief to suffering and an increased ability to function and focus on other areas of life.
19 Years Experience
Chronic Pain or Illness
Dr. Adam Shafer
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
Managing chronic pain and illness exhausts many of the social and personal resources we have just to get through the day. Feelings of isolation and being alone in this struggle are insidious and can take away from our ability to remain connected to others and within ourselves. Whether it is not wanting to burden others with our struggle or feelings of hopelessness, people need to know (and feel) that they are valuable enough to continue to be cared for while also provided with space through encouragement that honors our autonomy.
Chronic Pain or Illness
Janette Cross
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EMDR
You're looking for relief and a healthier association with the body that constantly has pain. I help you along sort through the foundation of that chronic pain and how to help find what you need to live a more fruitful life.
10 Years Experience